The world of coral reefs /
"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"--
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Storey Publishing,
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Publisher Address: | North Adams, MA : |
Publication Dates: | [2022] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Summary: |
"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"-- |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | 48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 x 29 cm |
Audience: |
Ages 7-10 years Grades 4-6 |
ISBN: |
9781635863376 1635863376 |
Index Number: | GB461 |
CLC: | P737.2-49 |
Call Number: | P737.2-49/S745 |
Contents: | Rainforests of the sea -- A world of coral -- The Great Barrier Reef -- Coral close-up -- The building blocks of reefs -- Soft, swaying corals -- Coral babies -- One polyp becomes many -- A reef is born -- A Hawaiian creation story -- An ecosystem in balance -- No backbone? No problem! -- So many fish! -- Large and in charge -- Coral reefs help people -- Everything is connected -- The reefs need our help -- Trash talk -- Warmer oceans hurt corals -- Science at work -- Glossary -- Going deeper -- Index. |